A promotional mug is a sturdily built type of a branded cup often used for drinking hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.Ancient mugs were usually carved in wood or bone or shaped of clay, but most modern ones are made of ceramic materials such as earthenware, bone china, porcelain or stoneware. Some are made from strengthened glass, such as Pyrex. There are several types of mugs classified according to the material used to build them and the purpose they are supposed to serve. The major ones are:
Earthenware Mugs edit
They are made from pottery. This form of pottery is fired to low temperatures to ensure the components do not vitrify or simply turn into glass. This form of mugs have been manufactured for over 9000 years and they remain a favorite choice for most manufacturers. [1]Key features of earthenware mugs are; Not impervious to water (cannot hold water), Chips easily,Color is white, Feels chalky,Look rough white, Can only use when decorated, Cannot withstand high/low temp, Not oven safe, Suited for decorative or promotional use, Painting bisque: Cannot correct mistakes, Glazes adheres to bisque: bisque is porous, Paint or glaze the bottom of the piece and stilt on shelf.
Porcelain Mugs edit
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Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 °C (2,192 °F) and 1,400 °C (2,552 °F). The toughness, strength, and translucence of porcelain arise mainly from the formation of glass and the mineral mullite within the fired body at these high temperatures.Porcelain derives its present name from old Italian porcellana (cowrie shell) because of its resemblance to the translucent surface of the shell.[2]
Bone China Mugs edit
The ingredients of bone china are china clay, china stone, silica, alumina, alkalies, lime and bone ash.China mugs are often used for special occasions such as company anniversaries or used to be gifted to high achieving employees or discerning clients. Examples of bone china mugs are; Royale China Mugs, Hug China Mugs, Windsor China Mugs
Stoneware Mugs edit
Stoneware is a stronger clay that is fired to a high temperature than traditional earthenware mugs. When fired to maturity it becomes a sturdy, [1] chip resistant material suitable for using in cooking, baking, storing liquids, as serving dishes and even to use in the garden. These types of mugs are exceptional durable and therefore provide for added longevity.
Travel Mugs edit
They were introduced in the 1980s and they adopt the thermal insulation property to keep the temperature of its content constant.It is completely sealed to prevent spillage.Most of them have an opening at the top through which the content is poured in or out of the mug. Much of the mug design aims at optimising insulation.The handle of the mug keeps the hand away from the hot or cold walls of the mug. Key features of travel mugs include; Insulation which keeps beverages hot or cold and hands comfortable, Stainless steel travel mugs are easier to clean and keep beverages hot for a longer period of time, Made to fit easily within vehicle cup holders, Perfect for Competitive sports, Fitness, Hiking, Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Boating and Hunting.
Dye Sublimation Photo Mugs edit
They are ideal for full colour photo graphic quality promotional mugs.The coating patent for dye sublimation photo mugs is exclusively owned by Go Promotional which can offer the only 100% guaranteed dishwasher proof Photo Mugs, independently tested in Europe to in excess of over 2000 washes.[3]
Plastic Mugs edit
They are light weight, durable and break resistant mugs made from plastic. They are ideal for school promotions and generally for the younger generation. Plastic mugs feature: Perfect for school promotions where accidents can happen,exceptionally durable for added longevity of your message and they are available in a host of colour options including unique glitter finishes.[4]
Specialty Mugs edit
These are mugs that have unique features not available in any type of ordinary mugs. Examples of these type of mugs are; Heat Change WOW Mugs.The are called WOW mugs because they are clever.[5]They are coated with a special heat sensitive layer over the top of your desired image, which becomes transparent when hot liquid is added thus magically revealing your design.The image disappears as the liquid cools down. Another example of specialty mugs is the Chalk mug which is coated with a blackboard paint that provides an excellent surface to write using chalk. Users can leave personalized messages on the surface of the mugs.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b R. J. C. Hildyard (1999). European Ceramics. University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 978-0-8122-3505-0. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary: "The ceramic material was apparently so named on account of the resemblance of its translucent surface to the nacreous shell of the mollusc. [...] The cowrie was probably originally so named on account of the resemblance of the fissure of its shell to a vulva (it is unclear whether the reference is spec. to the vulva of a sow)."
- ^ "Dye Sublimation Mugs". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Plastic mugs". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Wow Mugs". Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Chalk mugs". Retrieved 14 May 2013.